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Archive for January, 2006

Solo shows and memoirs – creative expression from the core

Friday, January 20th, 2006

one man show, writing memoirs, developing creativity, creative expression, personal growth books
According to a recent LA Times article there is “an explosion” of one-man and one-woman shows around town: 25 solo shows in 2003; last year, at least 54.
“We like to hear personal intimate insights that we can connect to,” says Jean-Louis Rodrigue, who teaches [...]

Anne Rice on faith and art – religion can fuel creative expression

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

Anne Rice on faith,faith and art,developing creativity,creative expression
Religious belief and passion fuel much art and literature. One recent example is the film based on The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis.
Composer Richard Wagner said in his essay “Religion and Art” (1880) : “One might say that where Religion becomes artificial, it is reserved for [...]

Undercutting ourselves – self sabotage limits creative potential

Sunday, January 8th, 2006

self sabotage,positive thinking,personal growth book,self improvement resources

“Don’t compromise yourself. You’re all you’ve got.”
Janis Joplin [quoted in the Changing Course newsletter]
But we may often do that: compromise, stifle ourselves, shut down what we are capable of.
“You may feel like dwelling on your limits or your fears. Don’t do it… A perfect prescription for a squandered, [...]

Power – women defining power for themselves

Monday, January 2nd, 2006

women and power,responsible use of power,self confidence,building identity
A number of us have conflicted feelings about power – having it, using it, trying to get more, how to define it for ourselves. Is it primarily control of others and situations? Or the capability to lead, and effect positive change, both outward and inner?
Mary McDonnell costars in [...]

Happiness – positive psychology books look at an American obsession

Sunday, January 1st, 2006

right to happiness,positive psychology,positive psychology books
What is this compulsive urge to pursue, have and wish others happiness?
In his book The Art of Happiness, The Dalai Lama claims “Whether one believes in religion or not, the very purpose of our life, the very motion of our life is towards happiness.”
But many of us aren’t so sure. [...]